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Tar & Roses, a highly-rated Los Angeles restaurant run by Chef Andrew Kirschner, unexpectedly closed after 15 years in operation. With over 1,100 reviews averaging 4.7 stars on Google, the announcement sparked emotional responses from patrons who shared cherished memories such as first dates and marriage proposals tied to their experiences at the establishment. The restaurant's social media post expressed gratitude towards its staff and loyal customers while inviting them for a final two-week send-off before closing permanently.
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Tar & Roses, a celebrated Los Angeles restaurant led by Chef Andrew Kirschner, announced its surprise closure after a 15-year run. The establishment had earned a 4.7-star rating out of five on Google and received more than 1,100 reviews. Customers responded emotionally to the news, sharing stories of first dates, marriage proposals, and memorable meals that became cherished memories over the years. In its farewell post, Tar & Roses thanked employees and patrons for their support and invited customers to visit during its final two weeks before closing permanently. The emotional outpouring underscored how much more than just food Tar & Roses meant to its community of diners.
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“What!! This place is so good and I thought it was very popular??
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If they can’t make it, who can??”
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Led by Chef Andrew Kirschner, Tar & Roses has earned a 4.7-star rating out of five on Google, drawing more than 1,100 reviews.
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But the response to its closure announcement has made clear that customers valued more than just the food, with commenters recalling first dates, marriage proposals and meals that became stories they would tell for years.
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The restaurant announced the news in a social media farewell, thanking the employees and patrons who supported it throughout its run.
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The team also invited customers to stop by before the doors close for good.
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“We hope that over these final two weeks we’ll have the opportunity to see many familiar faces, welcome back old friends, share a few more meals, raise a glass together, and say thank you in person.
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We will miss you, and we will always be grateful.”
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Among the memories shared online, one customer recalled a meal featuring a whole red snapper — and an embarrassing side effect that became a running joke with his now-wife.
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And fun memories of my girlfriend, now wife, being so uncomfortable and bloated after eating many sunchokes.
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We were both farting the whole walk back to our place.
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We still laugh about it 10 years later.
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Another diner acknowledged the challenges of keeping a restaurant going.
“Had an extremely memorable meal there, both food and service.
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